Born in Moscow.
Graduated from the directing faculty of the State Institute of Theatre Art in 1952.
Has worked as a stage director at the Kiev Academic Russian Lesya Ukrainka Drama Theatre. Since 1958 she has been a stage director (and from 1978 – 1980 principal stage director) at the Kiev Academic Shevchenko Opera and Ballet Theatre. Has taught at the Kiev State Karpenko-Kariy Institute of Theatre Art since 1969, and was made a professor of the faculty of directing in 1976.
Has written scripts for her own films.